Dykem is easy to get, inexpensive and (last I recall), non drying (for
practical purposes).  I'd say it'll certainly work.

Bugbear and/or Jeff Gorman are well versed in this stuff, so if they
disagree with me there, listen the them!

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 17:37:44 -0500, Joe West  wrote:
> Hi
> I want to make a scraper for flattening plane bottoms.  I would like to use
> a machinist carbide insert for the business end and make a handle.  I can't
> figure out the labeling system on the inserts (ex: SPG422).  Also, I don't
> know what grade of carbide to get for cast iron.  Does anyone know what
> would be a good size, shape, and edge treatment for the insert?  Any ideas
> on how to make a handle?
> 
> Finally is Dykem "Hi Spot" the ink I need for my Far East granite plate?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

______________________________________________________________